The Queensland Medical Women’s Society is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting medical women and advocating for equitable health for all, especially women and children.
QMWS is a member of the Australian Federation of Medical Women, which is affiliated with Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA). 2019 was our 90th anniversary.
We have members on multiple national Women’s lobby groups, particularly in relationship to women’s health.
Please join us for a special dinner meeting Thursday May 27th 2021 at the United Services Club in Brisbane. The theme for our May dinner meeting is “Celebrating United Nations”.
QMWS is proud to announce that applications for student bursaries for 2021 are now open. Two bursaries are on offer – both $1000 in value, to support female medical students
QMWS is delighted to be able to share with you this extraordinary compilation of local stories of the pandemic. The brainchild of Brisbane-based GP Dr Johanna Skinner, brought to fruition
From QMWS President, Dr Ira van der Steenstraten. On #IWD2021 we celebrate the amazing women that have gone before us, walk with us and will come after us. I am
President: Dr Ira van der Steenstraten Vice President: Dr Maria Boulton Secretary: Dr Jessica Witherspoon Treasurer: Dr Fleur Kong Event Coordinator: Dr Emily Chiang Sponsorship Officers: Dr Lydia Pitcher, Dr Kathryn
From our President, Dr Ira van der Steenstraten: On February 18th, QMWS had its AGM and first in-person meeting of 2021. Thank you to all that attended, both at the
The voice for Australian medical women, advocating for, and supporting, the health and welfare of our local, national and international communities.
For 99 years, MWS NSW has been the peak representative body for medical women (including students!) in New South Wales.
No matter where you are in your medical career, VIC MWS is here to support you.
Support and further professional development of ACT and Region female colleagues, including medical students.
The Queensland Medical Women’s Society is operated by a volunteer team of medical women. Please contact us via our Facebook page or send an Email. Or use our contact form available here.
We welcome new members and participation in QMWS activities.